State Bar leaders remain deeply divided over special purpose trust
“Highly unusual.” “Something doesn’t smell right.” “As a member of the Board of Governors, I felt like we let our members down.” These recent comments from opponents of the State Bar of Wisconsin’s special purpose trust show that the feelings among high-level members of the bar are still very raw, creating an atmosphere of distrust […]
Some State Bar diversity participants walk away from program
State Bar did not respond to multiple requests asking how many organizations dropped out of the DEI program.
Commentary: Attorney to State Bar of Wisconsin: ‘Your logic swallows itself’
Wisconsin lawyer demands State Bar of Wisconsin's objectivity.
WILL: State Bar of Wisconsin to end DEI practices; State Bar: No changes other than diversity definition
Both sides have very different interpretations of what the settlement means.
COMMENTARY: Past State Bar President Margaret Hickey: Zales Commentary Not Accurate
Hickey says she is seting the record straight.
COMMENTARY: Who is Kenneth Chesebro?
More Information About the 2020 Fake Electors Scheme Unveiled in Wisconsin Lawsuit Settlement.
COMMENTARY: State Bar Board displays ‘irresponsibility, buffoonery and ineptitude’
State Bar of Wisconsin members deserve better, says a member of the Board of Governors.
Commentary: State Bar train off track?
"In bypassing our standard procedure in addressing important items, we are not fulfilling the role the Court designed for us."
State Bar of Wisconsin sued over diversity program in new federal lawsuit (UPDATE)
Plaintiffs also take issue with State Bar of Wisconsin mandatory membership.
Holocaust survivor calls attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion reminiscent of 1930’s Nazi Germany
A Holocaust survivor said Sunday that history is repeating itself and the recent attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are reminiscent of Nazi Germany in the 1930s.
State Bar of Wisconsin announces new Hires, promotions, partners
Who's become a partner, changed firms, received an award, and more.
Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown partner Jason Luczak honored with State Bar of Wisconsin mentoring award
The award pays tribute to a Wisconsin Attorney who has made an exceptional contribution to the life and career of a young attorney.
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- A conservative quest to limit diversity programs gains momentum in states
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